Daily Announcements

Parkland Daily Announcements WED MAY 27, 2015

 
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Parkland Daily Announcements WED MAY 27, 2015
by Cathy Ford - Wednesday, 27 May 2015, 9:33 AM
 

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

WEDNESDAY MAY 27, 2015

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:


ATTENTION ALL GRADS; MORE THAN 50 GRADS HAVE NOT YET RETURNED THEIR GRAD PACKAGES. Please turn these

in COMPLETED this week so plans can be made for your grad celebration!


Activist and environmentalist David Suzuki comes to Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre on Saturday May 30th.  A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for students to pick up at Tanner’s Books before 9pm on Friday night.  One ticket per student, and please bring student ID with you.


Any students interested in playing FOOTBALL this year, for Victoria Spartans, who may have missed this week's meeting, please come to front office for further information.


An important international student farewell ceremony will be held in C block on Thursday May 28th in the Theatre.  All international students are welcome to attend and support all the internationals that are leaving and heading back to their home countries at the end of June. 


Are you interested in visiting Montreal, Quebec and Ottawa? Mme Hassett is planning a 7-day trip for spring break next year which will be a fun and educational experience in getting to know our country better. All students welcome! See Ms Hassett or Ms Wilson for more details, and come to the parent meeting Thursday May 28 at 7 P.M.
Click this link for more details:

http://www.eftours.ca/eLiterature/DBD/14/QMO.pdf


ATTENTION ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

There is a Farewell Celebration and Dance  at Mary Winspear, Tuesday June 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Music, food and fun. Please see Mrs. Downs in the International office for your free ticket.


Shaking Up Shakespeare!
On Friday, June 5, enjoy a night of comedy  a spoof of the works of William Shakespeare in two fun plays.  "Drop Dead Juliet" and "The Incomplete Works of William Shakespeare" are hilarious!  Tickets available from Mrs. Wigbers in accounts office for $7.00 each, or at the door on the night of the play.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:00 p.m.

YEAR END DANCE SHOWCASE coming up Thursday June 11. Stay tuned for times and ticket information.

Attention ALL Grads:

     - See GRAD NOTICE BOARD TO CHECK THAT ALL YOUR GRAD FORMS ARE NOW IN. If there is something missing from your package, see front office.

     - Grad Guests forms for dinner dance NOW available. Please note: quick turnaround required! Bond must be attached.

     - If you require transcripts for scholarship or entry applications, please be sure to give at least one day's notice

        for your request to front office.


All grads: remember MAGIC WAND is a wonderful alternative way to get your grad dress-up wear! See poster on grad board


SIDNEY LITERARY FESTIVAL STUDENT WRITING CONTEST: see notice board and library / learning commons for poster and submission deadline information. Prizes in each age category for the best two entries!


GRADUATION 2015 - watch for special announcements

INTERNATIONAL - watch for special announcements


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

PARKLAND ATHLETIC BANQUET UPCOMING JUNE 9. STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION.


OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL continuing on THURSDAYS.

OPEN GYM BADMINTON - FRIDAYS AFTER SCHOOL. All welcome!

INTRAMURAL : SOCCER SCHEDULE see schedule posted in gym.

     WEDNESDAY MAY 27 - LAW FIELD TRIP, GYM CLOSED AT LUNCH

      THURSDAY MAY 28 - Aqualina' s team versus Coulton's team

      FRIDAY MAY 29 - Montana's team versus Team King


NORTH SAANICH JR & SR ELITE BASKETBALL CAMPS August 24 to 28 @ Parkland. See notice board for registration information.


SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information

A reminder to grade 12s that  you can still apply for the $500 Mike Fretwell and the two $250 Parkland Alumni Scholarships until the end of school this Friday May 29.  Application forms are available from Mr. Choo.

There have been major changes to the application process for the Thrifty Foods/Camosun Foundation scholarship.   Instead of submitting your application to Mr. Choo, students must apply for the scholarship online through the Camosun College website. Deadline is August 15th.



CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further information


Would the following students please see Ms. McNamee today:MICHAEL TAYLOR, CHARLIE THAI, RACHEL THOMPSON, BRENDON TOMPA-CLINCH, KYRA TUGGLE, COOPER WEBB, AND HAYDEN WORT.


Looking to give back to your local elementary school? Kelset Spring Fair is Friday June 12th from 5-8.

The school is looking for keen volunteers from grades 9-12 to help with this wonderful community event.


Do you have your license?? Are you a responsible Driver with a clean record?

Local Chinese Restaurant looking for a driver...or two, for deliveries.  Great Tips!



CAFETERIA

please see daily menu and specials posted in CAFETERIA

SPECIALS

Lasagna & Garlic Bread
Fried Rice
Thai Curry Wings
Breakfast Buns
Hot Dogs

SOUP and SANDWICHES and SALADS

Potato Leek Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Black Bean with Corn and Peppers Salad

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS AND DESSERTS
Cheery Almond Cheese Squares
Blueberry Bran Muffins
Cheese & Ham Scone
Bagels and Cream Cheese


note: pre-paid cafeteria lunch cards can be purchased from Cafeteria.
If you would like to use a Debit or Credit Card, purchase at front office. Each card $50 value.

MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR

Rehearsal Schedule: Mon (7-8:15am) -Sectionals to be announced; Tues (7-8:15am) - Senior
Band; Wed (7-8:15am) - Jazz Band; Thurs (7-8:15am) - Senior Band; Fri (7-8:15am) - Choir.

BAGEL BREAKFAST: BAGELS/JUICE : MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY MORNINGS.


AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT: WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY, after school, ROOM 204.